Masonic Journal - Freemasons of Wisconsin
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Wis. <strong>Masonic</strong> Youth Soccer<br />
Camp and All-Star Games<br />
What is it?<br />
It is a free youth soccer camp hosted by the Masons <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Wisconsin</strong>. Kids attending the camp are middle school aged<br />
kids (11-13 yrs. old) from families with limited resources<br />
and are not able to afford soccer camps.<br />
When we began the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> <strong>Masonic</strong> Youth Soccer<br />
Camp 4 years ago, we had no idea how much <strong>of</strong> an integral<br />
part <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> <strong>Masonic</strong> Soccer Program it<br />
would become.<br />
As part <strong>of</strong> their camping experience the All-Stars work<br />
with and watch over the youth campers.<br />
The Youth campers learn form the All-Stars and coaches.<br />
They learn more than just the game <strong>of</strong> soccer, they are also<br />
introduced to what it takes to succeed not only in soccer,<br />
but also in life. Of course, we also hope that the exposure<br />
to the Masons gives them an additional group <strong>of</strong> positive<br />
roll models as they learn what we as Masons do.<br />
How it began<br />
The <strong>Wisconsin</strong> <strong>Masonic</strong> Youth Camp began four years<br />
ago.<br />
At the time we had stopped going to the Shrine Hospital<br />
and the Special Olympians were not able to participate in<br />
many <strong>of</strong> the areas where we had the All-Star camps and<br />
games. Also, The <strong>Wisconsin</strong> <strong>Masonic</strong> Soccer Foundation<br />
was seen as a pass-through charity and was not eligible for<br />
many potential funds. This created a desire to expand the<br />
charitable aspects <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> <strong>Masonic</strong> Soccer Foundation<br />
beyond just hosting the All-Star Camp and Games.<br />
The <strong>Masonic</strong> Soccer Committee got together and discussed<br />
several possible options. Scholarships for college<br />
kids, scholarships to soccer camps, and sponsoring soccer<br />
clubs were a few <strong>of</strong> the thoughts.<br />
Lightening struck, why don’t we have our own soccer<br />
camp for kids who would not otherwise be able to attend<br />
soccer camp (which can be very costly). Better yet, hook<br />
them up with the best high school soccer players from all<br />
over the state. The following July we hosted the first <strong>Wisconsin</strong><br />
<strong>Masonic</strong> Youth Soccer Camp.<br />
The first year we invited 12 kids to join us at camp. We<br />
brought in a high school coach to run the soccer clinics.<br />
We also had two All-Stars come in a day early to work as<br />
assistant coaches.<br />
In 2012, 24 youth campers are invited to attend. Six<br />
All-Stars will be there as assistant coaches and a high school<br />
coach will lead the soccer clinics.<br />
Invitation<br />
We again invite all Masons to join us at the following<br />
events as part <strong>of</strong> the 2012 <strong>Wisconsin</strong> <strong>Masonic</strong> Foundation<br />
Soccer program:<br />
• Friday July 27 – Friday Night Cookout with Grand Master<br />
Dennis V. Siewert, 6:00 p.m. Starin Park – near UW-<br />
Whitewater<br />
• Saturday July 28 – Recognition Breakfast, 8:00 a.m.,<br />
UW-Whitewater Student Center<br />
• Saturday July 28 – All-Star Games. Girls’ game starts<br />
at 11:00 a.m. followed by the Boys’ game at approximately<br />
1:00 p.m.<br />
<strong>Wisconsin</strong> <strong>Masonic</strong> Calendar<br />
continued from cover<br />
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